Choose the Word or Phrase in [ ] Which Will

question 147

Short Answer

Choose the word or phrase in [ ] which will correctly complete the statement. Select A for the first item, B for the second item, and C if neither item will correctly complete the statement.
-During the past few decades,the percent of our income that we as a nation spend on health care has [increased | decreased].

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Definitions:

Defoliants

Chemicals used to remove the leaves from trees and plants, often used in agriculture to control weeds, and militarily to increase visibility in combat zones, such as in the Vietnam War.

1,000,000 Pounds

A monetary value in British currency, often used to denote a significant sum of money.

Local Villagers

Residents of a small rural community or village, typically characterized by a close-knit social structure and a reliance on local resources for livelihood.

Henry Kissinger

A German-born American diplomat and political scientist who served as Secretary of State and National Security Advisor under the presidential administrations of Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford.